Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy is a public elementary school located in San Tan Valley, Arizona, serving 742 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Florence Unified School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 20% to 37% across different grade levels, compared to the state average of 35% to 46%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 12% to 53%, compared to the state average of 28% to 43%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with some groups, such as African American and Hispanic students, performing significantly better than others, such as Asian and Pacific Islander students. Over the past several years, Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy's statewide ranking has declined, from 545 out of 1,106 Arizona elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 638 out of 904 in 2023-2024.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Skyline Ranch Elementary School and Legacy Traditional-San Tan, which are both within a few miles of Circle Cross, the school generally performs below average. Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 18.1% to 49.87% in recent years, suggesting a need to address socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student achievement.
Students who attend Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy usually go on to attend:High : Poston Butte High School
In the 2023-24 school year, 742 students attended Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy.
Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy ranks 640th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.
Students at Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy are 44% White, 41% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.
Florence Unified School District